sea star

noun

: starfish

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But the speedy predators have been unable to outrun a wasting disease that's killed billions of sea stars. — John Ryan, NPR, 16 Aug. 2026 Caribbean cushion sea stars pop against the surrounding seagrass. — Sarah Bruning, Travel + Leisure, 6 Aug. 2026 Now, instead of just exhibiting whale fossils, the space is home to a 250-gallon saltwater tank that houses local South Coast species including blue crab, Forbes’ sea star and northern pufferfish. — Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 28 July 2026 Definitely don't remove a live sea star from the water and carry it home—you're guaranteed to kill it. — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 14 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for sea star

Word History

First Known Use

1569, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of sea star was in 1569

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“Sea star.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sea%20star. Accessed 24 Aug. 2026.

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sea star

noun
: starfish

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